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Sitter Profile Image: Elena B.
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Elena B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Elena was there for us in a last minute pinch. It was my dogs’ first time with her, but they seemed to warm up right away. I would definitely book with her again.

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Rachel T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

About: I am an Animal Science Major at ISU and worked at a vet clinic recently! I am looking forward to having process in my career and loving what I do best! I am full time in school and the rest of the day throughout homework and studying I’m up and about with my animals fitting in their needs and care. I value their space when giving me signals of stress and being overwhelmed as very excited with them when that is what they need. Full energy dogs are so loving and we have the best time as well as calm and old souls who needs more naps.

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Andrew & Haley C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

By far the most thorough meet & greet of any dog sitter we've had. Good at asking questions (re medicines or other things regarding the dogs' care) when they come up.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah F.
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Sarah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

About: I have experience with all ages, senior dogs and cats that have had medical needs and that require diapers 24/7, basic training, drop ins, sits and walking. I am currently available most days as I am taking some time off from work and will be doing Rover to supplement income. If I don’t have plans for a certain day, I can fit in drop-ins During a drop I’m able to walk, give treats/medication, change diapers, crate animal if needed, and do overnight stays as well. Flexible, let me know!

Sitter Profile Image: Calli A.
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Calli A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Calli did a great job watching my cat and house for several days, and she was flexible accommodating a last minute flight change on my return. She recognized a stressed-out cat who was not used to her owner being away, took her time letting the cat warm up her, and provided updates along the way. You'll be comfortable leaving your pet and house in Calli's hands!

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Rachel T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

Rachel did a great job with my two dogs while we were out of town. I felt like I could trust her from the start, and she proved that intuition right. She shared photos and sent frequent updates. I’d gladly hire Rachel again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie W.
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Melanie W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

Melanie was top-notch. This was our first Sophie-care encounter with Melanie. Sophie is a 16+ year-old beagle with health issues and medicine requirements. We exchanged info through Rover, Melanie stopped by to meet Sophie and learn a little about Sophie’s care, and Melanie cared for Sophie during a drop-in session at our home. Melanie was professional, thoughtful, positive, and very clearly had Sophie’s health and well-being as her top priorities. We will definitely add Melanie to our go-to list.

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Natalie B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

I would highly recommend Natalie and we would definitely use her again in the future. Our cat who is scared of people he isn’t familiar with took to Natalie pretty fast. She spent so much time here with our cat and two dogs and they were well taken care of!!!

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Gabrielle W.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Gabby was great, very responsive! Loved that we always heard back quickly, and her responses were always positive and kind. We felt her pricing was fair and appreciated her flexibility when we asked to add overnight visits to our booking! My sister helped check on the dogs when Gabby wasn’t there and they were always happy and seemed great! Nice to have someone snuggling our babies while we were gone!

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Sitter Profile Image: Renae D.
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Renae D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
30 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61701

Renea stayed with our pups over the weekend. She provided house sitting services and did an excellent job tending to our dogs but also taking care of our home. She’s very respectful, responsible, and responsive. Would highly recommend her for anyone looking for services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jasmine G.
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Jasmine G.
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$55
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4.7 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

Jasmine was absolutely brilliant! She is knowledgeable and reliable, and our furbabies adore her! She was equally adept at tending to our 3-month-old puppy as she was our old, grumpy chihuahua. She knows her way around both cats and dogs and was able to offer us training support with our wee one. We will definitely be booking her for future pet sitting needs - even if we're convinced that our pups already love her more than they love us :)

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Hannah M.
Sitter Profile Image: Michele M.
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Michele M.
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$40
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4.6 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
6 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

I never worry about my pets when they are in Michele’s care. She is very patient with my senior cat and shy dog. I appreciate her updates throughout the stay.

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Chris & Erika O.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Great communication. Took care of penny perfectly she seemed happy. Followed instructions well. Would book again.

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Cassandra I.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Cassandra was an amazing dog sitter! Great communication and gave me such peace of mind knowing my dogs were being well cared for while I was out of town! Highly recommend!

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Rachel B.
Sitter Profile Image: Julianna S.
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Julianna S.
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$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Julie was great! She sent lots of pictures and followed our instructions. We knew our fur babies were in good hands. We would definitely recommend her services.

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Michelle C.
Sitter Profile Image: Georgia M.
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Georgia M.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
296 reviews
93 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

Georgia did wonderful watching and caring for my cat and dog. I was so worried leaving for a week but she has done great and sent videos of my dog enjoying a pup cup. She walked him to our local ice cream shop to give him some out time while I was gone. She’s great!!

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Jessica L.
Sitter Profile Image: Avery S.
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Avery S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

Avery was so pleasant and attentive to Florence. She agreed to dog sitting at the very last minute and was very prompt and responsive. I also had some last minute conflicts and she was super flexible about everything with scheduling. Obviously comfortable with animals and a kind person to interact with! Will definitely be using dog sitting again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kylie M.
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Kylie M.
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Kylie always goes above and beyond when she takes care of my Emma. She is my go to when I need someone to watch my Emma. I wouldn’t have it any other way, and Emma would agree!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendall L.
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Kendall L.
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$27
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6 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

About: Hi! My name is Kendall, and I’m a Health & Exercise Science student at Syracuse University on the pre-Physical Therapy track. I have over 6 years of experience caring for my own dog and have always been the person friends and family trust to help with their pets. I genuinely love animals and volunteer at the Humane Society, where I spend time caring for and interacting with dogs of all ages and personalities. My experience working in healthcare has made me dependable, patient, attentive, and compassionate. Whether your pet needs walks, playtime, cuddles, or extra attention while you’re away, I will treat them like they’re my own and make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for. Pet care fits very naturally into my routine and is something I prioritize. I work PRN at a nursing home, which means I create my own schedule and have a great deal of flexibility. Because of this, I am able to schedule my work hours around pet care needs rather than the other way around. Whether your pet needs morning walks, midday check-ins, evening care, or overnight attention, I can provide consistent and reliable care throughout the week. I am responsive, dependable, and committed to making sure pets receive the attention, exercise, and companionship they need while their owners are away. I care for pets in a separate residence where they can enjoy a calm, comfortable environment and plenty of one-on-one attention. I follow each pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any special instructions. I understand that trusting someone with your pet is a big deal, so I prioritize safety, communication, and making sure every pet feels loved and at home while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Julie F.
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Julie F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 year of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

Julie is amazing! She took such wonderful care of our dog and cat, sent frequent updates and checked how she should handle things, such as an impending storm. Left our house cleaner than when we left and was very easy to communicate with. Book with her now before her name gets out there and she has no availability left.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Avery was great meeting the dogs, great communication, sent pictures. Would definitely use her again.

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Sharon S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the longest time we have been away from our needy cats and Georgia was very accommodating with their schedule while keeping us updated. Thank you Georgia!

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Andrea M.
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Jasmine was amazing!! We had some issues with her getting into my apartment and she was a champ about it and I appreciate her so much!

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Adriel S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel took great care of our 2 dogs and house. We appreciate the communication and willingness to work with dogs that need a firm leader. We highly recommend!

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Alex B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Renae is always great with Olive and we love knowing that we don’t have to worry about anything when we are away.

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Carolyn S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa is the most considerate dog sitter we have ever had. She is so kind and very responsive. She sends lots of cute pictures, and we can tell our dogs are being treated just like they would be if we were home. She is the best!

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Becky N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie was top-notch. This was our first Sophie-care encounter with Melanie. Sophie is a 16+ year-old beagle with health issues and medicine requirements. We exchanged info through Rover, Melanie stopped by to meet Sophie and learn a little about Sophie’s care, and Melanie cared for Sophie during a drop-in session at our home. Melanie was professional, thoughtful, positive, and very clearly had Sophie’s health and well-being as her top priorities. We will definitely add Melanie to our go-to list.

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Roger D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Aaron-Joshua has watched our pets two times while we went out of town. She does a great job caring for our critters and is great with communication.

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Derek G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel will take excellent care of your dogs! Our dogs got lots of love, and Rachel took great care of our house while we were away. Would happily use her again!

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Alex B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent job with my dog’s complicated meds. Did well with both cat and dog. Was respectful of our space and not very demanding on food needs. Excellent sitter will use him again if we can.

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Kayla M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie was an excellent sitter. She sent regular updates and pictures—I could tell my dogs made a fast new friend—and kept them comfortable and consoled over several days of storms.

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Erin J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Suzie did a fantastic job watching my dog! Would absolutely recommend her & would definitely book her to dog sit again in the future!

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Elizabeth P.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Barnes is $45

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Sitters in Barnes average 3
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Barnes on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

If you’re searching for a Barnes house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 141 house sitters in Barnes. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Barnes house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Barnes.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Barnes house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.